Hi Jack

Here’s my contribution.

Regards

Patricia

 

 

From: The Natural Science Collections Association discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ashby, Jack
Sent: 10 January 2013 11:46
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Subject: Microscope slides on display

 

Dear all

I hope you are well. Ahead of an exciting development at the Grant Museum, I’m conducting a little research into the display of microscope slides in museums. I’d be grateful if you could answer a few very brief questions for me…

 

1)      Do you hold microscope slides in your collection?

           yes

 

2)      If yes, how many?

            c.800

 

3)      Do you have microscope slides on public display in your museum in any way?

Will have 3 on display

 

4)      If yes, please give a line of description of the display, including an indication of the number of slides displayed. A photo would be appreciated if possible (not for publication).

 

Will have as of beginning of Feb. – forms part of a display on a local collector (James Nield 1825-1895). Will be alongside his microscope, herbarium material, fossils etc

5)      Do you know of any museums outside the UK which display slides? Any details would be appreciated.

              no

 

If you don’t display slides, there’s no need to read on.

 

6)      Are your slides only displayed as part of an interactive? (for example, a microscope for visitor to see a range of slides; are the slides only displayed digitally?):

               no

 

7)      Do the slides on display include:

 

a.       Histology (tissues or limited body parts)? no

b.      Whole animals?          Yes – a fly

c.       Embryology?                no

d.      Microfossils?                no

e.      Botany?                          Yes – fern sample

f.        Fossil thin sections? yes

g.       Human material?        no

h.      Hair?                                no

i.        Other? Please describe.

 

Responses by 22nd Jan would be fantastic.

 

Many thanks for your time.

All the best

Jack

 

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